How many GCSEs does a distinction in a BTEC First Diploma count for? and at what grade?

Question

Hi,

I recently received grade Distinction for my health and social btec first diploma and I was wondering how many GCSEs this was equivalent to and at what grade.

Also, do colleges, universities, companies, etc, recognise these equivalents when they say "requires 5 GCSEs or more at grades a - c"?

Thanks

Answer 1

I just got BTEC First diploma ICT and i got a MERIT basically the grading system for a BTEC First diploma is Distinction* = A*, Distinction = A, Merit = B, pass = C, Also BTEC First diploma = 4 GCSEs and BTEC First certificate = 2 GCSE

So from reading what i just said your BTEC Fisrt diploma in health and social = Distinction = 4 A grades.

Yes the colleges, uni and etc would recognise it if you explain it to them.